The main differences, however, are (1) Parenting Coordination is strictly for parents that do not live together, (2) it incorporates issues unique to separation and divorce, and (3) it
utilizes alternative dispute resolution techniques to help resolve conflict (consensus building / mediation and determination - making / arbitration).
While the court generally looks favorably upon voluntary measures such as mediation, counseling, parenting education, and
other alternative dispute resolution techniques; there is no legal provision in Alabama that require either party to engage in such services prior to filing a complaint or receiving a judgment of divorce.
Any costs related to personal injuries, medical care, and property damage in the event of a railroad accident may be retrieved by a skilled Chicago railroad accident attorney through aggressive litigation or
alternative dispute resolution techniques such as arbitration or mediation.
We understand that most clients would prefer to resolve their construction dispute without resorting to formal dispute resolution and we are well versed in the use of
alternative dispute resolution techniques including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, joint expert determination and dispute review boards.
Members of the litigation group are experienced in a broad range
of alternative dispute resolution techniques, including mediations, binding and non-binding arbitrations, mini-trials and settlement trials with floors and caps.
Once we ha had a chance to review the merits and background of your situation, we will take the time to advise you about your options for a negotiated settlement, such
alternative dispute resolution techniques as mediation or arbitration, and all of the practical considerations that should inform your decision to take a claim or defense to court.
While the court generally looks favorably upon voluntary measures such as mediation, counseling, parenting education, and other
alternative dispute resolution techniques; there is no legal provision in the District of Columbia that require either party to engage in such services prior to filing a complaint or receiving a final decree of divorce.
Knowledge of and judicious use of mediation and other
alternative dispute resolution techniques may, in fact, increase your client following.
Our team is at the forefront of
alternative dispute resolution techniques and has experience in national and international arbitration.
Any other material aspects, e.g., whether there were multiple plaintiffs or defendants, counterclaims, jury or bench trial, removal from state to federal court, use and value of
alternative dispute resolution techniques, and so on,
Mediation is
an alternative dispute resolution technique that generally costs less time and money than going to court.